Algeria prepares law to withdraw nationality of people threatening state

Algeria plans for the first time to deprive of nationality citizens who commit acts abroad that are liable to “seriously damage the interests of the state or harm the national unity”, the prime minister’s office said on Wednesday.
Somalia’s new law against sharing info with ‘enemies’ opposed
A new Somali media law meant to enforce professionalism and safeguard the country’s state secrets from ‘enemies’ has been met with wide-ranging criticism for ‘criminalising’ journalism.
Anyone found guilty of performing the procedure will be sentenced to up to three years in prison
Sudan ratifies law banning female genital mutilation
Sudan’s ruling body ratified a law banning the widespread practice of female genital mutilation, the justice ministry announced Friday, handing the movement for women’s rights in the African country a long-sought victory.
File Photo:A victim of sexual abuse
Egypt law to hide identity of sexual abuse victims
Egypt’s cabinet has approved amendments to the country’s criminal procedure law that will guarantee anonymity for victims of sexual abuse.